The Clean Energy Association of Newcastle and Surrounds (CLEANaS) is a community organisation run by volunteers who aim to promote and assist Newcastle to use more renewable energy.

They are running a series of free public events aimed at raising awareness and giving advice to local people who may be interested in learning more about renewable energy.

The following list below are events, which start tonight.

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Solar power and battery storage, what it means for Hunter rooftops

Harnessing power from the sun is becoming easier as the price of solar panels drops and exciting new battery storage comes onto the market.
Professionals from Energus will discuss how this new technology can be used to reduce your carbon footprint and your power bills -something CLEANaS is hoping to achieve for local community organisations as part of their Lighthouse project.
This event is free, everyone is welcome.

Wednesday, March 2, 2016 6pm for 6:30 till 8pm

West Wallsend Workers Club
53 Carrington Street
West Wallsend, NSW 2286
[flexiblemap address=”53 Carrington St West Wallsend NSW 2286″]
 

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Green Bonds, a new approach to financing

Green Bonds are being used to fund large-scale renewable energy projects around the globe. Can the same scheme be used to fund small-scale community projects locally?
Rob Fowler, of the Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI), will present how CBI are sizing the Climate Bond landscape, developing trusted standards, and providing policy models and advice between government, finance and industry stakeholders. Come along and be part of the discussion to assess the viability of a pilot a scheme here in Newcastle.
This event is free, everyone is welcome! 

Sponsored by Hunter United, supported by The Tom Farrell Institute for the Environment.

Wednesday, March 9, 2016 6pm for 6:30 till 8pm

University House
University of Newcastle
ROOM UNH240, Auckland St
Newcastle, NSW 2300
[flexiblemap address=”Auckland St Newcastle NSW 2300″]

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How to reduce your power bills, and your carbon footprint

Learn practical steps you can take at home to reduce your power bills as well as your carbon footprint.
Lake Macquarie City Council will also share how they reduced their greenhouse gas emissions by a whopping 20%, largely through the installation of 400kW of renewable energy generation.

This event is free, everyone is welcome!

Wednesday, March 16, 2016 6pm for 6:30 till 8pm

Toronto Workers’ Club
9 James St
Toronto, NSW 2283
[flexiblemap address=”9 James St Toronto NSW 2283″]

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Lighthouse Community Renewable Energy Project

In the Hunter we have 13 Surf Life Saving Clubs, each with big energy demands. We’re hoping to reduce their energy costs by installing renewable energy generation, meaning the money saved can be better directed to keeping the community safe while enjoy a day out at the beach.
Come along to find out about the Lighthouse Project, where it’s up to and how to get involved.

This event is free, everyone is welcome!

Sunday, April 3, 2016 4pm for 4:30 till 6:30pm

Redhead Surf Lifesaving Club (Upstairs)
Beach Rd
Redhead, NSW 2290
[flexiblemap address=”Beach Rd Redhead NSW 2290″]